• run into (someone) [phv] - meet someone accidentally
• the station [n] - a TV station
• a relapse [n] - become sick again after being cured
• blow it [exp] - fail
• move on [phv] - forget about something from the past
• squeak [v] - make a high short sound (like a mouse)
• something else [exp] - something unusual
• come on strong [exp] - be aggressive
• stay between us [exp] - be a secret
• a flapper [n] - a mouth
• Fort Knox [n] - a very safe place (where gold is stored)
• ask (someone) out [phv] - ask on a date
• the whole happily-ever-after thing [exp] - get married
• spin (something) [exp] - make a good story
• get high [exp] - feel good because of drugs
• mack on (someone) [phv] - flirt / try to talk to (hit on)
• bump into (someone) [phv] - meet someone accidentally
• a chance encounter [exp] - an unplanned meeting
• a stalker [n] - a person who harasses or hunts someone in an obsessive way

[n] - noun,  [v] - verb, [phv] - phrasal verb,  [exp] - expression

Ted	Robin	Lily	Marshall	Barney

• Ted, Barney, Marshall and Lily are best friends who live in New York.
• Lily and Marshall are engaged.
• Ted recently went on a "failed" date with Robin.
• Robin is a TV news reporter.

1. How long has passed since Ted and Robin's date?
   an hour
   a day
   a week
   
   
2. How long have Robin and Lily been friends?
   for a year or two
   for a week or two
   for an hour or two
   
   
3. Why does Robin leave?
   She doesn't like Ted.
   She has to go to work.
   She has a date with another guy.
   
   
4. How does Ted feel about Robin?
   He wants to be friends.
   He is in love with her.
   He is not sure.
   
   
5. How does Barney feel about Ted liking Robin?
   He hates it.
   He fully supports it.
   He is jealous.
   
   
6. What does Robin think of Ted?
   He is immature.
   He is unusual.
   He is aggressive.
   He is charming.
   He is handsome.
   He is sweet.
   
   
7. What kind of relationship does Robin want?
   serious
   casual
   open
   
   
8. What does Robin ask Lily to do?
   Lie to Ted.
   Not tell Ted anything.
   Arrange a date with Ted.
   
   
9. Does Lily do it?
   Yes
   No
   
   
10. Why does Ted decide to have a party?
    He is depressed.
    He wants to celebrate.
    He wants to invite Robin.
    
    
11. When does Ted want to hold the party?
    tonight
    tomorrow night
    next Friday
    
    
12. What is Lily doing to Barney?
    Rubbing her foot on his leg.
    Smiling at him too much.
    Trying to kiss him.
    
    
13. Why is she doing that to Barney?
    She thinks it is Marshall's leg.
    She is attracted to Barney.
    She is drunk.
    
    
14. How will Ted ask Robin to the party?
    He will call her and ask.
    He will send her a text message and ask.
    He will meet her accidentally and ask.
    
    
15. What does Lily call Ted?
    a stalker
    an idiot
    a romantic
    
    

1. What is your opinion of Ted? Is he creepy? Cute? Romantic? Why?
2. If you were one of Ted\'s friends, what advice would you give him?
3. When Marshall sees his wife, he gives her a passionate kiss. Is this romantic, cute, or creepy? What is the best way to greet your husband/wife in public?
4. What is the most casual way to invite someone to meet (in a group situation)?
5. What is the most casual way to invite someone to meet (one to one)?
6. When a friend shares your secret with other people, how do you react?